Company: B.R. - British RailwaysLogo: B.R. Early Emblem
Logo Years: 1948 - 1956
Livery: B.R. GreenLivery Details: Brunswick green with orange and black lining with yellow lettering.
Company Information: British Railways came into existence in 1948 when the dominating four British railway companies amalgamated. Steam traction on British Railways ended in 1968 and the system was re-branded as British Rail.

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Originally outshopped with a streamlined casing, 'Duchess of Rutland' was rebuilt in 1947 and, although reliveried in several colour schemes through its working life this particular Duchess, when withdrawn, was resplendent in BR red. The Hornby example shows the 'Duchess of Rutland' in the earlier BR green of 1955. The distinctive lines of the Duchess are further enhanced by the model's Super Detail features. The model incorporates a five pole motor housed in the loco body.

Originally outshopped with a streamlined casing, 'Duchess of Rutland' was rebuilt in 1947 and, although reliveried in several colour schemes through its working life this particular Duchess, when withdrawn, was resplendent in BR red. The Hornby example shows the 'Duchess of Rutland' in the earlier BR green of 1955. The distinctive lines of the Duchess are further enhanced by the model's Super Detail features. The model incorporates a five pole motor housed in the loco body.